The Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has signed the 2019 budget into law with a promise to take care of all arrears of salary, pension and gratuity.
Signing the budget Friday afternoon at the Benue peoples House, (Government House) in Makurdi, Governor Ortom expressed gratitude to members of the 8th Assembly for speedy passage of the 2019 appropriation bill in the midst of political activities and the 2019 election.
Governor Ortom assured that with the signing of the budget into law he would immediately take steps towards implementing it and take care of the challenges confronting the state.
He said his government will prioritize payment of salaries, pension and gratuity.
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The governor further assured that his govt would ensure that all sectors of the economy were adequately provided for so that there would be value addition.
He promised to build a united Benue where everyone was well taken care of irrespective of political party.
Earlier, while presenting the 2019 budget for the governor’s assent, the speaker Benue state House of Assembly, Mr Titus Ubah called on the Benue state Executive Council to ensure full implementation of the budget.
He appreciated members of the 8th Assembly for their efforts in passing the budget saying it was the fastest in the legislative history of Benue state.
